On Tuesday, 5 February 2019 we are celebrating Safer Internet Day! Safer Internet Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the safe and positive use of digital technology, and to explore the role we can all play in creating a better and safer internet in our community. Coordinated by the Office of the eSafety […]
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In this month’s Ask CyberGuru, we are asked the question, “Can I buy a com.au domain name that is similar to a org.au domain name owned by another organisation?”. In terms of your question, a com.au domain name needs to be resemble your Australian business name or trademark. The auDA or Afilias (the name of […]
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Barely a day goes by without news of another data breach or new security issue. But late last week security researcher Troy Hunt announced the discovery of what is possibly the largest data breach ever. Known as Collection#1, the data breach contains approximately 773 million accounts online from multiple sources. Collection #1 is a large […]
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One of the Microsoft’s most loved operating systems, Windows 7, has extended support close to ending. On 14 January 2020, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates and will stop providing assistance those using Windows 7 Service Pack 1. NetMarketShare (link opens in new window) reports that as of December 2018, 40.86% are still using […]
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Here at CyberGuru, we would like to wish all of our clients and colleagues a happy new year! We wish all a successful and prosperous year ahead. We have returned to the office and looking forward to enabling, educating and empowering our clients through the use of information, communication and technology (ICT) again in 2019.
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The latest version of WordPress, WordPress 5.0 ‘Bebo’ (known as “Gutenberg” during its development) has been released. For those unfamiliar, WordPress is a website content management system used by a majority of CyberGuru clients to build their websites. WordPress now powers 32% of the websites on the internet today, and in order to keep up […]
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As another year draws to a close, CyberGuru would like to wish you and yours a happy and Holy Christmas. 2018 has been another exciting year for CyberGuru as we continue to enable, educate and empower our clients through the use of information, communication and technology (ICT). We appreciate the custom of our clients for […]
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Christmas is coming and it will soon be time for holidays. But before you head off on that well-deserved break here are three important IT safety tips. Perform a backup and bring home a copy with you. Data is increasingly essential to businesses and you cannot afford the downtime associated with its loss. Backup all […]
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CyberGuru is asked, “I am looking a new computer and the different options. I was wondering what the difference is between Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Home?” Generally, Windows 10 Pro devices are designed for business use whereas Windows 10 Home is for personal use. This means that Pro devices often have higher specifications […]
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With less than six weeks until Christmas, you may be wondering what to buy a colleague, family member or yourself to celebrate! CyberGuru is available to advise and recommend a range of computer products and services to suit your needs and budget. At this time of year, new computer products and services are especially popular. […]